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Origin and history

The church of Saint George of Chalautre-la-Grande is a religious building whose origins date back to at least the tenth century, as evidenced by a charter of that time mentioning a church on this site. However, the current structure dates back to the end of the first half of the 12th century, when it was reconstructed or radically redesigned. This monument thus illustrates the medieval religious architecture of the region, marked by late Romanesque influences.

Classified as a historical monument, the church was officially protected by a registration order on 11 October 1971. This recognition highlights its heritage importance, both for its history and for its architecture. Today, it belongs to the commune of Chalautre-la-Grande and remains an emblematic place of the village, located at 6 Rue du Presbytère.

The location of the church, although documented (address and GPS coordinates available), is considered to have fair accuracy (note of 5/10 according to the Merimée base). This level of detail reflects the boundaries of historical and geographic sources for some rural buildings. The church, a communal property, could be opened to visit, although the sources do not specify its current accessibility or its possible ancillary functions (rent, accommodation).

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